Colorado elopements have become a bit more common & that’s a GREAT thing! It means that more & more couples are having a day for just them. It means that couples aren’t afraid of breaking free from wedding traditions & are having the best wedding days ever! Colorado is also just plain beautiful so it’s no wonder…
Shelby & Zach first contacted me wanting some really memorable engagement photos in the Rocky Mountains. They regularly travel together & on one of their trips out to the Estes Park area, they got engaged at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. The mountains, especially the Rocky Mountains in Colorado were a special place…
So why the name Shell Creek Photography? Shell Creek Photography is my elopement photography business based in western Colorado. My focus is on providing adventurous couples with the freedom to celebrate their love in their own unique way, without feeling pressure to fit into traditional wedding norms. The name is inspired by Shell Creek near…
Are you getting married in Colorado? In order to make your marriage official & legal, you need to follow local regulations & laws & make sure you get your marriage license. Did you know you can also self solemnize in Colorado? This means that an officiant is not needed to legally get married in the…
The San Juan Mountains in western Colorado are a unique & beautiful location for an elopement in Colorado. While areas such as Rocky Mountain National Park tend to be very popular, the San Juans are a much less visited place while offering even more unique beauty! Where are the San Juan Mountains? The San Juan…
Elopements are usually a very private event. You might invite your parents or a handful of your closest friends. A lot of times, you might still want to celebrate in some way after your elopement. An after elopement reception is a great way to include the friends & family you love, while still keeping your…